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LIFESTYLE CHOICES


Scotland has a huge choice of property to suit everyone, first- class transport links and the lowest crime rate in nearly 40 years


A peaceful place to stay


Housing When you are searching for your new home in Scotland, you will find accommodation in all shapes, sizes and locations to choose from – and even if you choose to live out in the country, Scotland’s cosmopolitan cities are never far away. So, whether you’d like a fashionable flat in the city or a six-bedroom detached mansion in the countryside, you will find a wide range of choice to meet your needs. If you are undecided on which area or type of house you wish to live in, you can opt to rent a property for a short period before you settle. House-hunting in Scotland is


straightforward as there are a large number of letting agencies, which provide websites to allow you to search for suitable properties online. In Glasgow and Edinburgh, rented two-bedroom flats can start from £500-£700 per month and are generally more expensive in more desirable locations in the city, but you will find properties with lower rents in towns outside the cities. House prices in


Scotland are relatively stable and the average price is lower than in


other parts of the UK, particularly compared


with London. In Scotland, the seller of a property has


to provide the prospective buyer


with a Home Report, which gives added information about the condition of the


GET THE KNOWLEDGE


To find out more about living in Scotland, visit www.talent scotland.com


property. Buyers need to use the services of a solicitor to ensure the legal aspects of purchasing a property are adhered to. Transport Public transport is well developed and easily accessible in Scotland. Residential areas have bus stops along most streets, and city and intercity railway connections are never far away. Train lines and coach routes link every town and city across the country, providing fast connections – and views of spectacular scenery. Scotland has an extensive road


network covering the country, providing fast and efficient travel between cities and major towns and easy access to more rural areas. Major airports in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Inverness connect travellers to the rest of the UK and Europe and on to international hubs worldwide.


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